News and Industry Developments for Food and Beverage Industry

Emmi Expands Dessert Portfolio with Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company

Swiss dairy giant Emmi Group has strengthened its presence in the premium dessert segment through the acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company.

Business & Finance

Wildfarmed Expands Portfolio with New Regenerative Crumpets

The crumpets, sold in packs of four, are made using Wildfarmed’s 100% regeneratively grown flour. Positioned as a premium twist on a British classic

Bakery

Snacking

Genius Gourmet Launches High-Protein, Gluten-Free Puffed Snacks

Genius Gourmet, an innovator in better-for-you snacks, has introduced its latest product line: Protein Puffs, available in Buffalo and Cheddar Cheese flavours.

People

SIG Group appoints Mikko Keto as new CEO

SIG Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has appointed Mikko Keto as its next chief executive officer, with the transition set to take effect in the first half of 2026.

Customise Feed

Tesco to launch exclusive Red Bull advent calendar for limited one-week run

The 24-day calendar will retail at £20 for Clubcard holders or £35 without a Clubcard, and Tesco confirms it will be the only UK retailer stocking the product this year.

Energy Drinks

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Dairy

March 4, 2024

Ben & Jerry’s releases limited-edition Marshmallow Sky ice cream

Unilever-owned ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled its latest limited-edition flavour, Marshmallow Sky, marking the newest addition to the brand’s indulgent ice cream line-up.

Facilities

February 13, 2024

Danone opens new plant-based beverage facility in France to boost Alpro production

Danone has officially inaugurated its newly transformed plant-based beverage facility in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France, following a two-year conversion project designed to strengthen its position in the fast-growing plant-based drinks category.

Water

February 9, 2024

Brita Strengthens Global Hydration Portfolio with Acquisition of Larq

Acquisition enhances Brita’s North American footprint and digital capabilities as sustainable hydration demand accelerates

Meat & Seafood

January 26, 2024

Tyson Foods opens $355m bacon production facility in Kentucky

New 400,000 sq ft site to produce 2m lbs of premium bacon weekly, creating 450 jobs in southcentral Kentucky

Coffee & Tea

January 4, 2024

Costa Coffee expands UK menu with hot milkshakes and plant-based range

Costa Coffee has introduced its latest UK food and beverage menu, featuring a new line of hot milkshakes and an expanded range of plant-based options developed in collaboration with vegan brand Bosh!.

Health & Nutrition

January 4, 2024

M&S and Zoe collaborate on gut health shot for UK market

Marks & Spencer has partnered with nutrition-science company Zoe to launch a new M&S Food x Zoe Gut Shot, marking what the retailer describes as a “world-first” collaboration in gut health-focused beverages.